A brightly plastic, globe-hopping action comedy where childhood nostalgia revs against grown-up regret, like a die-cast toy car sent skidding across a map of real-world danger.
"Save the world, bring your friends."
Director: Sam Hargrave
Cast: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris
Matchbox the Movie — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Sean Walker
John Cena
Motivation
To clear his name and protect his friends, and to reconnect with what he left behind.
Character Arc
He goes from isolated, work-obsessed agent to someone who accepts his friends' help and a return to home.
Aimee
Jessica Biel
Motivation
Friendship, loyalty and unfinished romantic history.
Character Arc
She is drawn out of her settled life into the adventure and a rekindled bond with Sean.
Crosby
Sam Richardson
Motivation
Standing by Sean and staying alive.
Character Arc
The sarcastic friend moves from quipping bystander to committed ally.
Ted
Arturo Castro
Motivation
Loyalty to the gang.
Character Arc
Part of the group that is swept out of ordinary life into the chase.
Charmaine
Teyonah Parris
Motivation
Curiosity about the wider world and friendship.
Character Arc
She goes from small-town resignation to world-saving adventure.
Cast
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